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free‧dom S2 W2
1 [uncountable and countable] the right to do what you want without being controlled or restricted by anyone [↪ liberty]: People here like their freedom and privacy. the rights and freedoms of citizens
People here like their freedom and privacy.the rights and freedoms of citizens freedom of speech/expression/choice etc (=the legal right to say what you want, choose your own religion etc) The First Amendment guarantees freedom of expression.
The First Amendment guarantees freedom of expression. individual/personal freedom The government was accused of using the law to restrict individual freedom
The government was accused of using the law to restrict individual freedom2 [uncountable] the state of being free and allowed to do what you want : Kids have too much freedom these days.
Kids have too much freedom these days. freedom to do something The wheelchair gives him the freedom to go out on his own.
The wheelchair gives him the freedom to go out on his own.3 [uncountable] the state of being free because you are not in prison [≠ captivity, imprisonment]: The prisoner was recaptured after only 48 hours of freedom.
The prisoner was recaptured after only 48 hours of freedom.4 the state of not being affected by something that makes you worried, unhappy, afraid etc
freedom from something
freedom from fear/pain/worry etc The contraceptive pill gave women freedom from the fear of pregnancy.
The contraceptive pill gave women freedom from the fear of pregnancy.5 the right or ability to choose whatever you want to do or have : The new satellite TV channels offer viewers greater freedom of choice.
freedom of choice
The new satellite TV channels offer viewers greater freedom of choice.6 the legal right of people in some countries to see information which the government has about people and organizations
freedom of information
7 in Britain, an honour given by a city to someone who has done something special
